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Welcome to the OSU Leadership Center 

The OSU Leadership Center is led by a group of professionals dedicated to providing leadership-centered education and research to individuals, organizations and communities. We provide high-quality, practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities. 

Created in 1990, the center is located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University and is a part of the Departments of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and OSU Extension. Our mission is to provide research-based resources and high quality practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities that make a positive difference in the lives of Ohio's citizens.

     This year, we are celebrating 30 years of hands-on workshops and strength-based training activities to both organizations and individuals.

     “Our workshops are accessible, affordable and applicable. Our participants leave with new ideas and tools that they can apply immediately,” said Beth Flynn. 

     In effort to continue providing these opportunities, now through December 2020, all workshops and sessions will be online in order to protect the health of our participants and facilitators due to coronavirus. 

     Instructor Tom Stewart said, “I think these workshops are important because it helps people transform their lives. Nothing is more important than being able to really improve someone’s life and in many cases the Leadership Center does just that!”

     Communication and conflict management, strength-based training, leadership development and team building are just some of the courses offered by the center. 

     Stewart added, “I think the future is unlimited for the Ohio State Leadership Center. I actually think we are just scratching the surface right now. There is great potential for this program to expand.”

To find additional information about the Ohio State Leadership Center, visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow our social media accounts. 

Quotes of the Day

“ A leader is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of leader! ”

- Father Time (John Fark) -

“ A great leader never sets himself above his followers except in carrying responsibilities. ”

- Cardinal James Gibbons -

“ If you judge people, you have no time to love them. ”

- Mother Teresa -

“ The best vision is insight. ”

- Malcolm S. Forbes -

“ It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. ”

- George Washington -

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“ "I really enjoyed your class and have used some of the items we discussed …it is great when we are in a meeting and someone mentions! We actually used  our strength finder themes for a poster we had to... ”

Sandra Thompson, The Center for Family Safety and Healing

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“ I have been through similar sessions...and Jeff (Dr. King) was head and shoulders above any instructor I have had in the past.  Kudos! ”

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“ I’ve had the pleasure of co-facilitating numerous Strength workshops with Beth. She is a passionate facilitator who has a knack of bringing material to life through her enthusiasm, energy and knowledge, while... ”

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Our Blog

Tips for Becoming More Self-Aware and Coachable Lead or Compete

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
  • "Know that getting better starts on the inside. It's not 'them,' it's you.
  • Ask for feedback (and really listen).
  • Don't shoot the messenger. Have a 'beginners' mind-set.
  • Keep an accountability journal.
  • Seize every opportunity to develop yourself.
  • Hire people that are smarter than you.
  • Get a mentor, be a mentor (or do both).
  • Don't be afraid to change your mind.
  • There is no finish line in learning (p. 47-50)."

Lead or Compete

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

"Leadership is an interesting quality. This crazy world can make it seem like you've got to be bossy to be a boss. The notion of having everyone watching you is a cue to your leadership, but so is the idea that you are looking at everyone else.

Skills Involved in Leading for Compassion

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, October 06th, 2020
  • "Leading for compassion involves becoming a high-level compassion architect.
  • Leading for compassion often entails using communication channels to reach a broad audience and reinforce a culture of shared humanity.
  • Leading for compassion can entail transformation and change of all elements of the organization's social architecture.
  • Leading for compassion involves legitimizing suffering and compassion in the organization and drawing attention to the beauty of compassion in human communities.